Olivia R. Ethan H. Rachel G. Cheyenne S. Cassidy M. Dawson F.Assigned theme: Family as a stabilizing unit
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: How is reverence for the elderly apparent? What issues of respect for family in general appear throughout? What responsibility to care for needy relatives exists? How are family traditions and responsibilities addressed?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: What role does family play in current American culture? In what ways is reverence shown for the elderly? What issues of respect/disrespect are apparent in our culture? How do families care for needy relatives? OR in what ways does it become someone else's concern?
Olivia R. Ethan H. Rachel G. Cheyenne S. Cassidy M. Dawson F.Assigned theme: Family as a stabilizing unit
Your group’s discussion should prove the existence of the theme in the novel AND extend beyond the text by sharing current event issues that connect to the theme.
FIRST-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:How is reverence for the elderly apparent?
What issues of respect for family in general appear throughout?
What responsibility to care for needy relatives exists?
How are family traditions and responsibilities addressed?
SECOND--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:What role does family play in current American culture?
In what ways is reverence shown for the elderly?
What issues of respect/disrespect are apparent in our culture?
How do families care for needy relatives? OR in what ways does it become someone else's concern?